Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $60,320 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $42,690
90th percentile $83,370
Employed locally 180
National median $52,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,690
    25th
    $47,670
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $75,600
    90th
    $83,370

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 89% Median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,060
    Vallejo, CA $76,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,500
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $70,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,070
    Albany, OR $68,650

    Nearby metros — Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $67,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $63,540
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $62,090
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,000
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $61,990

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,810
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,430
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63,990
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Yakima, WA is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.11 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries?

    The median Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Yakima, WA is 15.8% above the national median of $52,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Yakima?

    Entry-level Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,690 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,670.